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Muddled selection, ageing squad and no new blood – England’s World Cup problems
England’s captain Jos Butler watches after losing the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match against South Africa in Mumbai, India, October 21, 2023

ENGLAND’S World Cup defence is hanging by a thread after losing three of the first four games in India.

Jos Buttler’s side have come up short against New Zealand, Afghanistan and South Africa and have a mountain to climb to salvage the campaign.

Here, the Star looks at what has gone wrong and what comes next.

Do they still have a chance?

What role has selection played in their struggles?

Is this a step too far for the world beaters of 2019?

Where is the new blood then?

Are there issues over the leadership?

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